Located on the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island lies the pleasant sunny town of Hastings. This charming town is surrounded by picturesque orchards, lovely vineyards, as well as some gorgeous landscaped parks and gardens which flourish in the Hawke's Bay climate. Visitors can explore the area's many excellent wineries or browse the local farmer's market, which sells delicious local food products including fantastic handmade cheeses and high-quality artisanal meat. Kids and adults alike can play to their heart' content at the Splash Planet, a water theme park that promises to provide 'A whole day's worth of fun'. Hastings's traditional English seaside amusements include miniature golf, fish-and-chip stands, a spectacular rocky beach that stretches for miles, and some lovely little junk shops where you can hunt for bargain treasures.